Costco joins Alibaba's online portal

2014-10-15 06:36:10

Costco Wholesale Corp, known primarily for its US membership-only warehouse clubs, is entering the Chinese mainland without a store.

Premier Li arrives in Rome for official visit to Italy

2014-10-14 23:16:13

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Tuesday for an official visit to Italy and a trip to the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Canadian Ebola vaccine begins human testing

2014-10-14 09:59:09

Human testing of an experimental Canadian-made Ebola vaccine began Monday, with federal officials saying the drug could be shipped to West Africa within months if it proves successful.

Ferguson protesters struggle to keep focus on slain teenager

2014-10-14 09:31:26

Young black protesters from Ferguson, Missouri, want to keep their anger focused on the fatal police shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown.

Kim makes first public appearance in 40 days

2014-10-14 09:22:41

Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un has gave field guidance to a newly built residential district.

HK police vow minimum force to remove protest road barriers

2014-10-14 07:51:34

Hong Kong police said they are ready to remove barricades and restore traffic to two main roads blockaded by protesters for more than two weeks.

Coal taxes could impact market

2014-10-14 05:50:19

China's decision to implement a coal tariff on imports starting Wednesday could have a negative effect on some producers' operations, especially those groups working immediately in the country.

Shanghai troupe to honor Chinese educator in NYC

2014-10-14 05:22:21

To honor the 100th anniversary of Chinese educator and reformer Tao Xingzhi's time spent studying at Columbia University in New York, the Shanghai Huaiju Troupe will debut a musical performance that celebrates the educator's life.

2nd Ebola patient in US identified

2014-10-14 05:22:21

Media reports and a church rector have identified the second Ebola patient in Texas as a 26-year-old nurse infected while caring for a man from Liberia.

Chinese tourists rank US No 3 spot

2014-10-14 04:41:20

The US has been voted the third most satisfactory destination for Chinese outbound tourists, according to a survey conducted by the China Tourism Academy.

Future of US-China movies to be discussed

2014-10-14 03:56:30

One of the highest-profile discussions in the film industry between China and US will take place in Los Angeles on Nov 3, when the Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) Film Collaboration Discussion takes place.

Alibaba set to expand 'double 11'

2014-10-14 03:07:42

E-commerce giant aims to expand its reach across borders by upgrading its upcoming Nov 11 shopping festival into a global online shopping carnival.